The iridescent cellophane
of dragonfly wings
would make excellent
windows in an
insect cathedral.
The colony queen
could sip nectar
from the jeweled flagon
of dragonfly body
and make a benediction
to beauty and sacrifice.
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or even just a smaller cathedral.
lol A very, very, very little one, perhaps… 😉
This is a great poem Shawn, I love the image of the dragonfly wings representing the windows in the cathedral. Very creative.
Thanks Dom.
Very sweet. 😉
Thank you, Kim.
Love this!
Thank you.
Not sure about some of the line breaks, but that is some gorgeous imagery. Someone needs to build that cathedral.
I like a lot of enjambment.
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Thanks. Glad ya like it
Dragonfly wings are gorgeous. I just posted a picture of one 5 minutes ago. I love your poem better than mine. I could hate you. LOL But I don’t. Namaste, Brenda
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Whew.
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Cool. A little insect mausoleum! Very Addams Family. I Love this poem!!
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Wonderful imagery, Shawn. Could you give your valuable comments on my posts, one at a time…I eagerly look forward to your views.
I will send you a private message, Bhavani.
Love your imagery 🙂
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Ooooooohhhhhh. (Said in reverence, upon sight of the cathedral with dragonfly wing windows.)
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Kind of like https://shawnbird.com/2013/09/30/writing-prompt-mondaymeme-of-modern-stained-glass/